Friday, August 5, 2011

Love Seat Make-Over

It's been a super crazy week here at Willow Cottage.  Lots of changes here and lots of fun too.  I brought my loveseat home this week.  I am so excited to have this project finished.  Click here if you want to read more about this project. Here are a few pictures of the transformation.





I loved taking this class. It was stressful because I was so worried about whether I would get the love seat put together before the end of class. I worked on the cushions at home and did as much homework as possible. In the end, I did finish on time and I am was so happy. {Note, the women that I took the class with suggested that a large project like this normally takes about two or three semesters to complete. I guess I had beginners luck.}


Cost Effectiveness of Re-Upholstery
  • Class - $90.00
  • Fabric - $ 45.00 for 15 yards...I needed 10 yards for loveseat...I have 5 yards to play with yet.
  • New Foam and Supplies - $40.00
Total Cost of Re-do: $160.00
Comparing that to a new love seat for $900.00 I am thrilled with the results.  :-) 


So now that the love seat is home, I get to start on a new project. :-) Next project on the list is the library/guest room/music room. It's a rather busy room and everything needs to work together.

My work list includes:
  • Paint the wall when kids go back to school.
  • Find a rug.
  • Figure out a new furniture layout.
  • Decorate:
    • Picture for the wall
    • Americana decor 
    • Sheet music and instruments organized, functional and pretty
    • Go house shopping for pillows, throw, lamp(s), and family photos.
I'm going to leave you with the before and after picture for now.  Stay tuned for the room re-do.

Before: 



After:  It's already looking better.  Joel brought the coffee and end table up from the basement that was left over from the pre-children phase of our life.  I am pretty pleased with how things are looking so far.  Can't wait to finish the room so I can show you the rest of it.  :-)


I am linking to Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday, Transformation Thursday at The Shabby Creek Cottage and Bunny Hop Wednesday at Bunny Jean Decor and More.

4 comments:

  1. Maybe that is what I need to do, take a class. I have two pieces that I am afraid to start on. Looks like it turned out great.

    I host a party on Wednesdays that is a showcase for bloggers with less than 500 followers.... and I would like to invite you! (the linky is open now)

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  2. VERY nice make over! You are right, the numbers for a repurchase of a sofa vs a class and DIY can't be beat! (AND you have all the knowledge from class to continue to do projects like this)

    Nice job :D

    Visiting from Bunny Jean's Linky Party (Bunny Hop)

    ~Suzanne in IL

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  3. I came back to say thanks for joining up with mu party.

    I also started following you... took my awhile to find it, but I did ;)


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  4. Incredible! You must be so proud of yourself. It looks totally professional and goes great with the white tables. Been staring at my love seat foe awhile wondering if I have the guts to try reupholstering it. Thanks for giving me the courage!

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